How to: Paint a Pattern on Furniture

How to Paint a Pattern on Furniture

Upcycling an item of furniture is the perfect way to add your own personal touches. Why not add a pattern or mix and match colours. It is the perfect shortcut to create your own customised piece. Let us show you how.

What you will need

Paint Brushes
Johnstone's Satin Paint
Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
Frog Tape
Pencil
Small Roller & Tray
Finishing Wax
Clean Cloth

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1 Protect any surfaces with dust sheets.
2 Remove any fixtures that don’t need to be painted and using a damp cloth remove any dirt and dust.
3 Measure out pattern that you want to paint.
4 Mark out pattern with a pencil.
5 Use Frog tape to cover areas not to be painted.
6 Apply a base coat of paint and leave to fully dry.
7 Apply additional coats as required.
8 Leave to fully dry.
9 Using a cloth, apply a layer of finishing wax to any table top surfaces.
10 Carefully remove any masking tape.
11 Reapply any fixtures.

How to Paint a Pattern on Furniture

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